America's downtown areas slowly springing back to life, research on cell phone activity shows

Across the country, cell phone data is being used to track the rate of downtown recovery post-pandemic in a new study. The study showed the southern part of the U.S. is bouncing back.

Man walking along I-45 freeway onramp hit, killed by rideshare driver

Houston PD Sgt. Rose with the Vehicular Crimes Division said the man was walking across the freeway, where Allen Parkway feeds into the entrance ramp just outside of downtown, "which is not a place for pedestrians to be walking."

Off-duty Houston PD officer chases down man who fired off gun in downtown

A man is in custody Saturday night after officials said he tried to flee moments after firing off his weapon in downtown Houston, but he was chased down and caught by an off-duty officer.

Immersive Gamebox opens new location in downtown Houston
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Nettie Davis with Immersive Gaming Experience talks with FOX 26 about the popular interactive arcade venue that's opening a new location in downtown Houston. The first location in the Houston-area was set up in The Woodlands.

World Cup: Join FOX 26 at Avenida Houston for Party on the Pitch

FOX 26 is inviting soccer fans to join them for a watch party at Avenida Houston, where the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals will be broadcast starting Friday, December 9.

What time is the 2022 H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in Houston?: Here's what to know

The highly anticipated 73rd annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will be increasingly special since the last two were canceled because of weather and the COVID-19 pandemic.

One man fatally stabbed on METRO train in downtown Houston

Police are investigating what led to the deadly stabbing of one man on a METRO train in downtown Houston.

2 killed, 2 hospitalized in speeding crash on W Dallas St.

Officials say a driver in one of the vehicles initially fled the scene, but returned shortly afterward, while several occupants in the other vehicle took off before law enforcement arrived.

Cleanups underway after massive victory parade celebrating Astros
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The streets of downtown were packed after virtually the entire city of Houston came out in support of the Astros big win in the World Series during the Parade of Champions.

FOX 26's Isiah Carey keeps fans in check during Parade of Champions broadcast
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As expected, it was a huge turnout during the Astros' World Series Parade of Champions in downtown and FOX 26's Isiah Carey proved he knows how to move through the crowd!

Astros feeling the love during World Series Parade of Champions
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Virtually the entire city of Houston came out in support of the Astros big win of the World Series during the Parade of Champions in downtown.

Astros look forward to celebrations with fans after World Series win
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The Houston Astros and fans alike are still buzzing from the World Series win Saturday and celebrations expect to continue after the parade Monday afternoon in downtown. FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman has more after catching up with some of the players.

50 Cent will be Grand Marshal at H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in Houston

Houston resident 50 Cent will lead the iconic turkey float at this year's Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Houston.

Pedicab driver says she woke up under a car following hit-and-run crash
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"I just remember waking up. I was somehow under a car that was on the side of the road," said pedicab driver Daisy who asked that we not say her last name or show her face.

Pedicab driver says she woke up under a car following hit-and-run crash

"I just remember waking up. I was somehow under a car that was on the side of the road," said pedicab driver Daisy who asked that we not say her last name or show her face.